Tom Brady has retired for good this time. Here’s why the most successful NFL player of all-time will no longer be tormenting the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Well, that was a bit of a surprise. I don’t think many football fans woke up on a random Wednesday to expect to see Tom Brady retire. But it’s happening; it’s official this time. Brady previously made a big retirement announcement before deciding to come back for another year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This time, he’s hanging up his cleats for good.
Early on February 1st, Brady posted a brief but sincere retirement announcement on Twitter:
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
This news will have some fans weeping and others rejoicing. The most polarizing figure in sports will never again take the field for an NFL game. Brady officially retires at age 45 after a remarkable 23-year professional career.
He will finish with untouchable records as he has racked up 89,214 passing yards, 7,753 completions, and a whopping 649 touchdown passes during this time, according to ESPN stats. Brady also finishes his career with 3 NFL MVP awards, 3 First-Team All-Pro honors, and a whopping 15 Pro Bowl appearances.
Steelers fans get the last laugh, but will no longer have to worry about Tom Brady
The fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to get past Tom Brady in his old age despite a combination of Kenny Pickett and Mitch Tribusky at quarterback in 2022 was probably a pretty good indication that it was time for the all-time great to hang it up. Most believed that, despite winning their division, the Buccaneers had no business being in the playoffs this year, and Brady was embarrassed against the Cowboys.
Against the Steelers, Brady has been a nightmare as he has gone 12-4 against Pittsburgh all-time — including going 3-0 against our team in the playoffs, according to StatMuse. If not for Brady and the Patriots dynasty, it’s very possible that the Steelers would have had a shot at another Super Bowl or two.
In a way, Brady’s retirement makes me sad. Regardless of what we thought of him, there was just something about watching him play. Brady will go down as the consensus best player in NFL history thanks to his wins, records, and accomplishments that will never again be matched. However, at least we won’t have to worry about the Pittsburgh Steelers facing him anymore. We wish him the best of luck in retirement.